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Greatly Terrific Food Outing: Social Brew, Pyrmont

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THE VERDICT
  • Setting & Artmosphere
  • Food
  • Service
  • Value For Money
3.9

OVERALL SUMMARY

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For an oasis of good food, coffee and vibes you’ve come to the right place. Located in Pyrmont, Social Brew cafe brings a stylish cafe spot accompanied by great service.

Setting and Atmosphere

Social Brew’s dark interior really stands out amongst the burst of greenery from the trees that frame the verandah to the bright red chairs that line the street front.  With an open air feel, you’ll be able to enjoy the summer breeze through the large windows at the front of the cafe, or if you prefer, pull up a picnic rug – provided by the cafe of course – and enjoy brunch outside on the grass.

If sitting inside is your vibe, industrial decor awaits with low hanging vintage light bulbs, posies of wild flowers and even a vintage bicycle.

 

Food

Breakfast goers and brunch fanatics, you should definitely include Social Brew on your list, the dining experience was really pleasant.

Overall the food at Social Brew was tasty and well presented.

The Brew Brekkie Deluxe Board was a great choice for brunch and we happily smashed into smooth avocado, creamy buratta cheese, tomatoes, prosciutto and mushrooms a la grecque in Social Brew’s delectable Brew Brekkie Deluxe Board, served with a soft boiled zatar egg to add some well deserved spice. A great dish for sharing; pick, choose, mix and match flavours as you like.

The only miss on this dish for me was the mushrooms a la grecque which tasted a bit too much like it was just mixed with pasta sauce – mushrooms are so aromatic and flavoursome when cooked and it would have been a great opportunity to really get some some special flavours in those mushrooms, particularly with that gorgeous Buratta cheese served on top!

Next on the menu was the Apple Cider Eggs Benedict, which I was really excited to try.  Overall, a good Eggs Benedict, but I was really looking forward to tasting the apple cider flavours.

To lighten the palette the muesli of burnt fig works a treat.  The poached pear, nectarines and peaches were delicious.  Thirsty? Wash it all down with some freshly squeezed juices!

 

The Brew Brekkie Deluxe Board: Buratta Cheese, smooth avocado, organic truss baby tomatoes, prosciutto, mushrooms a la grecque and soft boiled zatar egg served with olive and rosemary sourdough | $20

Apple cider Egg Benedict with wilted spinach and choice of crispy bacon or black forest ham on brioche | $16

Muesli of burnt fig, cinnamon & almond, natural yoghurt, and seasonal fruit | $11

Service

Very friendly and helpful staff, food was a little slow (only a tiny bit!) but it was a very busy morning so it’s to be expected – we’re not all superheroes!

Pricing and Value for Money

Overall, I think the value for money is quite good.  I was happy with the price with 2 out of 3 of my meals.  I found the breakfast board a little pricey for $20.

The Details

Where: 224 Harris St, Pyrmont NSW 2009

Contact: (02) 9571 8792

Opening Hours:

Mon – Sun: 7am – 4pm

Please note that this was an invited event I attended on behalf of ningjaeats.

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GTFO: The Pool Cafe Maroubra

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Renovated and refurbished, The Pool Cafe is back with a stunning new look, feel and menu.  Opened May 2015 – that’s right so if you see bad reviews online that is pre ‘awesome reopen,’ – the pool cafe serves it’s guests an all day breakfast!  Need I say more?

If that isn’t enough they also have an extensive lunch menu, serve quality and healthy food and drinks (without compromising on the taste might I add), all the while providing guests the ultimate ‘breakkie by the beach’ experience, with stunning views of the Maroubra rock pools.

Setting and Atmosphere

Rating: ★★★★★

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I have to say that this cafe has been one of my favourite cafes to shoot and eat at – it is beautiful inside and out.   The interiors are reminiscent of a ‘beach shabby shack’ vibe with modern finishings that are accented with a brilliant baby blue.  Add this to the beautiful blue water view and you can’t help but want to sit and eat here all day. The view is gorgeous, the food is gorgeous and it’s not too noisy or crowded.  A perfect cafe to go to if you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing, summers day.

 

Food

Rating: ★★★★

Baked Eggs Shakshuka | The Pool Cafe Maroubra
Baked Eggs Shakshuka: Tomato, Mediterranean spices & toast | $14
Avocado Stack & Poached Egg | The Pool Cafe Maroubra
Avocado Stack & Poached Egg: Bacon, tomato, goats cheese and pesto  |  $14

The food here I guess best reflects a modern Aussie breakfast, with bits from around the world thrown in.  Naturally it all together equals tasty so that’s all that matters.  My dukkah toast was delicious with my baked eggs and gave the dish that extra oomph needed to class this baked eggs dish over others I’ve tasted.  The avocado stack with poached egg, seems to be a well-earned crowd favourite, and it’s no wonder with all elements combining delightfully on the palate.

The only disappointment of the meal was the berry smoothie (the mango one was delicious!)  it was just a bit on the bitter side – possibly because frozen berries were used – but a dollap of honey should fix that right up – so make sure to request it!

 

Service

Rating: ★★★★★

Although the place was busy, service was fast and pleasant! No complaints.

Pricing and Value for Money

Rating: ★★★★.5

Great value for money.  Not too expensive.   Delicious meals with good portion sizes.

The Details

Where: 94 Marine Parade, Maroubra NSW 2035

Opening Hours: Mon – Sun: 7AM – 3PM